BFF changes women's league schedule after heavy criticism
Bangladesh Football federation president Kazi Salahuddin has instructed his office to organise the UCB Womens Football League matches in the evening following heavy criticism over the leagues scheduling.
MPR Chairman urges General Elections Law reform
People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Chairman Bambang Soesatyo emphasized the need for improvements to the General ...
SAR steps up collaboration with airports on handling air accidents
The Jakarta Search and Rescue (SAR) Office, in a statement issued here on Saturday, said that it is committed to ...
Mamata suffers minor injuries after falling inside helicopter
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today sustained minor injuries after she fell while boarding her helicopter in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district
Can't imagine tennis without Nadal: Alcaraz
Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will be 38 in June and has made just a handful of appearances since January 2023 due mostly to a hip injury.
Child protection NGO calls on government to block violent games
The Indonesian Institute of Child Protection (LPAI) Chairman Seto Mulyadi called on the government to give children ...
Wakatobi: Ministry to hold Spice Route exhibit at SeaBRnet meeting
The Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Ministry will hold a Jalur Rempah or Spice Route cultural exhibition ...
International Dance Day celebrated in Bali with thousands of dancers
Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga, here on Saturday, celebrated International ...
Minister commends Bima City's Rimpu Mantika as premier festival
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, congratulated the Rimpu Mantika Festival in Bima City, West ...
Bus catches fire in Dhaka's Banani
On information, two fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control around 4:15pm
Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 34,388
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Saturday that at least 34,388 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory during more than six months of war between Israel and Hamas militants
Indonesia plans to study weather forecast management at 10th WWF
Indonesia would be able to explore, learn, and develop weather forecast management to tackle extreme climates at the ...
7 injured in clash at Jashore Central Jail
Seven people, including two jail guards, were injured in a clash between two rival groups of inmates at Jashore Central Jail this morning
Chief heat officer doesnt get salary from DNCC: mayor
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam today said Chief Heat Officer Bushra Afreen does not get salary from the DNCC
MotoGP Indonesia: Organizer offers 50-percent off early bird tickets
Tickets for MotoGP Indonesia 2024 at Mandalika International Circuit in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, are being ...
India to export 99,150 tonnes of onions to Bangladesh, 5 other countries
India today said it has allowed export of 99,150 tonnes of onions to Bangladesh and five other countries
FM presses for comprehensive cooperation to protect Indonesians abroad
Indonesia's endeavors to protect its citizens abroad should encompass comprehensive and holistic cooperation among ...
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed's 88th birth anniversary today
Today is the 88th birth anniversary of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, the founder of BRAC
Passenger of Jamuna Express injured by stone thrown at moving train
A passenger of Jamuna Express train was injured after being hit by a stone thrown by unidentified miscreants at the moving train near Jamalpur Railway Station last night
Ministry clarifies warung madura reports, ensures MSMEs protection
The government ensures the protection of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the expansive presence of ...
India Elections Phase 2 Sees Enthusiastic Voter Turnout
Second phase of Lok Sabha polls sees enthusiastic voter turnout from Jammu to Kerala, Maharashtra to Tripura The second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, encompassing 88 seats in 13... The post India Elections Phase 2 Sees Enthusiastic Voter Turnout first appeared on India Daily Digital .
Heat wave turns very severe in Rajshahi, Chuadanga, Pabna
Respite from the prevailing heatwave condition across the country is unlikely and it has turned very severe in three districts
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to reclaim PML-N presidency
Mr. Nawaz, 74, will be elected president of the ruling party on May 11 in a meeting of the party leadership.
Some 1,119 Indonesians repatriated from emergency situations in 2023
The Foreign Ministry stated that 1,119 Indonesian citizens had been repatriated from emergency situations in foreign ...
3 killed as truck hits rickshaw-van on Khulna-Mongla highway
Three people were killed and two others injured when a truck hit an engine-driven rickshaw-van on Khulna-Mongla highway in Bagerhat district this morning
Arteta receives Wenger's advice on fine margins in title run-in
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
Mount Ruang's eruption-affected residents to be relocated: Governor
Residents of Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands (Sitaro) District, who were severely affected by the Mount Ruang eruption, ...
Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics: IOC chief
Between six and eight Palestinian athletes are expected to compete at the Paris Olympics, with some set to be invited by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) even if they fail to qualify, its head Thomas Bach said.
South East Asia must not become safe haven for human traffickers: FM
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi affirmed that Indonesia must join multilateral efforts to prevent South East Asia from ...
Singapore Airlines ordered to pay $3,580 to couple after recliner seats failed to work
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been ordered to pay two of its passengers 200,000 rupees (S$3,300) plus other costs after they filed a complaint concerning recliner seats on a flight from Hyderabad to Australia
Man City in title groove as Arsenal face Spurs test
Phil Foden issued a warning to Manchester City's title rivals after the champions'frightening attack inspired a vital 4-0 demolition of Brighton.
Two ivory traders arrested in Aceh's Pidie District
The Aceh police arrested two ivory traders at Kota Mini market in Mutiara Timur, Pidie District after local cops ...
England's Bairstow makes case for T20 WC inclusion with IPL ton
Jonny Bairstow sent England selectors a timely reminder of his big-hitting abilities before they pick a squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in June by scoring an explosive unbeaten century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
US announces $6 bn in security aid for Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday announced the United States will provide key air defense munitions and artillery rounds to Ukraine as part of a $6 billion military aid package that is its largest ever for Kyiv
Pasteurised milk 'safe' from bird flu: US officials
Milk sold in US stores is safe from the bird flu because pasteurisation effectively kills the disease, American health authorities said Friday, following spread of the infection among herds of cows
Emergency slide falls off Delta plane after takeoff
The emergency exit slide fell off a Delta Airlines jet after taking off from New York en route to Los Angeles on Friday, Delta said
Hamas says studying latest Israeli truce counterproposal
.The Palestinian group Hamas said early Saturday it had received and was studying the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages..Today, the Hamas movement received the official Zionist occupation response to
'You can never imagine Argentina without Messi'
Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios wants Lionel Messi to be an eternal part of the national team and cannot bear the thought of playing for his country without the inspirational forward.
Women's football league starting with concerns over competitiveness
Following a 16-month hiatus, the UCB Womens Football League is set to get underway today at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium with hopes of a competitive tournament, a prospect that seems challenging nonetheless.
Guler helps Real beat Sociedad and edge closer to title
Turkish teenager Arda Guler's strike helped Real Madrid close in on the Spanish title with a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Friday, moving 14 points clear at the top of La Liga.
Liverpool reach agreement for Slot to become new manager: reports
Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported.
Leicester promoted to Premier League as Leeds crash
Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers.
Umpiring didnt cause any controversy
Jessy shared her experience of officiating in her first DPL game and spoke about her upcoming assignments in an interview with The Daily Star
Indian students have died in the US the community wants answers
A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.
Bairstow stars as Punjab pull off record T20 chase
Jonny Bairstow smashed an unbeaten century as Punjab Kings recorded the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket with an eight-wicket thrashing of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
Boro Harvest: Good yields bring joy to haor farmers
Farmers in Sunamganj are passing busy days harvesting Boro paddy, which is their staple crop.
Dhaka-Doha Ties: Mutual interests may lead to strategic partnership
Amid geopolitical shifts, Bangladeshs emergence as an economic and diplomatic power in the Indo-Pacific region and mutual interests in trade and commerce may lead both Dhaka and Doha to elevate the existing ties into strategic partnership, said experts.
US, China should be partners, not rivals
Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the worlds biggest economies should be partners, not rivals as the two sides pressed for headway on a range of concerns.
Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF
A Bangladeshi man was shot dead by Indias Border Security Force (BSF) near the border in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat early yesterday.
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: First unit to start production in Dec
The deadline for completion of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project has been extended to 2027, and a unit of the plant will be commissioned this December if transmission lines are ready.
The art scene of Dhaka is quite robust even though it is a challenging business -- one that needs to build a trusted rapport with the buyers. While art is food for your soul, selling artwork is what runs the show.
Over 60pc voter turnout in 2nd phase
India voted yesterday in the second phase of the worlds biggest election, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his rivals raise the pitch of the campaign by focusing on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes.
Dhaka to boost trade, ties with Bangkok
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh and Thailand have potential to strengthen cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, food security, tourism, public health, energy and ICT.
Seventh grader killed by DSCC garbage truck
A 13-year-old schoolboy was killed after being run over by a garbage truck of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in the citys Madina Bagh area on Thursday night.
Ease visa conditions for workers
State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury has called on the UK government to ease visa conditions for Bangladeshi workers who want to work in hospitality and catering sectors
Tigresses focus only on cricket
We are not thinking of those [incidents]. All we are thinking of is how to play good cricket and win, Nahida said.
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at US universities
Although the United States government has supported Israel, there is a storm of protests in various educational institutions across the United States in favour of Palestine
Both DPL sides were unhappy with female umpires appointment
Before the Dhaka Premier League match between Mohammedan Sporting and Prime Bank on Thursday, both teams had raised concerns regarding a female umpire officiating in the game, BCB sources have confirmed.
Prof Ubaidul Kabir new chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Prof Dr Md Ubaidul Kabir Chowdhury, a prominent dermatologist, has been appointed as chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Heat takes a toll on expecting mothers
The ongoing heatwave has exacerbated the challenges faced by everyone in the country, but the situation has become particularly difficult for expecting mothers.
Arafat joins conference in Mauritius, discusses strategies to deal with drug trafficking
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat has joined the First Ministerial Conference on Drug Trafficking and Substance Abuse in the Western Indian Ocean in Mauritius
Gaza baby saved from dying mother's womb dies
A baby saved from her dying mother's womb in the war-battered Gaza Strip has died, her uncle told AFP
Locally-made water mist cannons deployed in Narayanganj
The residents of Narayanganj are getting a little respite from the ongoing heatwave as locally-made water mist cannons have been deployed on major roads in the city
A second-half strike from Brazilian forward Bruno Rocha helped Abahani notch up a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sheikh Russel in their Bangladesh Premier League encounter at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today.
Dhaka seeks global urgent actions to cut carbon emissions
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has held a meeting with Dr Jrg Kukies, State Secretary for Economic, Finance and European Affairs at the German Federal Chancellery
Respite from heat: Tourists flock to Coxs Bazar
Thousands of tourists flocked to Cox's Bazar beach this weekend amid the extreme heatwave when the country has been witnessing the record high temperatures in April in 76 years
Mongolian Parliament Passes Legislation to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund
Can Mongolia finally ensure that its mineral wealth benefits the people?
Protest over students' death: Cuet to reopen on May 12
The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet), which was closed following a student protest over the death of two students in a road accident, will reopen on May 12.
PLN readies EV charging stations for World Water Forum delegates
State-owned electricity company PT PLN is ensuring the readiness of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ...
Work for Bangladesh's development, PM urges AL men in Thailand
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the leaders and activists of Awami League to work for the development of Bangladesh and its people
BNP expels 73 leaders for contesting upazila polls
BNP has expelled 73 party men for contesting the first phase of upazila parishad elections, defying the party's decision
In order to take a global leadership role in AI regulations and innovation, the Kishida administration must formulate its own legal framework at home.
Mithu, Julhas elected OCAB president, general secretary
German news agency DPA's Nazrul Islam Mithu and Julhas Alam, Bureau Chief of Associated Press (AP), have been elected president and general secretary of the Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh (OCAB), a platform of Dhaka-based journalists working for foreign media..The committee
Strengthening Australias Engagement in the Indian Ocean
Australia must work a little harder to fully integrate itself as a member of the Indian Ocean community.
Ministry devises scheme to link MSMEs with industries
The Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is preparing a scheme to connect micro, small, and ...
Does a New Book on the China Threat Preview a Second Trump Presidency?
A new book by James Fanell and Bradley Thayer, with a foreword by Steve Bannon, could foreshadow how Trump administration super hawks would approach China policy.
Iran and Pakistans Peace Pipeline Conundrum
Pakistan faces a difficult decision: penalties for failing to construct a gas pipeline to Iran, or U.S. sanctions for building it.
OPM tag for armed groups will affect TNI approach: KSAD
The Indonesian Military (TNI) chief's decision to call the Free Papua Organization (OPM) by its given name would ...
Road accidents kill 5 in Dinajpur
Five people, including a truck driver and his helper, were killed in separate road accidents in Ghoraghat, Hakimpur, and Birganj upazilas of Dinajpur today
Mercury hits 42.7C in Chuadanga, season's highest
Chuadanga today recorded the highest temperature of this season at 42.7 degree Celsius
Areas in Dhaka where gas supply will be off for 12 hours tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for all categories of customers at different areas in the city for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm tomorrow (Saturday) for emergency works in the gas pipeline
Why the Japan-US WMD in Space Resolution Was Critical
The resolution, which failed due to a Russian veto, sought to reaffirm and extend critical norms against placing weapons of mass destruction in space.
Taiwan Revives Civilian Leadership of Defense
Can the Lai administration finally break through the insular defense bureaucracy to enforce necessary reforms?
Disaster mitigation outreach crucial to minimize casualties: Minister
The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, said on Friday that socializing disaster ...
Indonesia, UAE agree to promote pencak silat
The governments of Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to work together to support the development ...
Pakistani Business Leaders Pitch for Trade Talks With India
But the countrys aggressive posturing against India will make it difficult for the government to take the process forward.
Rebel in SW Papua's Maybrat surrenders to Indonesian army: Spokesman
A rebel who fought against Indonesia's sovereignty along with the Goliath Tabuni-led armed group has surrendered to ...
Jaya on her new Tollywood film Dear Maa
The latest Jaya starrer Kolkata film was Bhootpori, which is currently on its 75th day of release and continues to receive appreciation in the city.
2 including schoolboy killed in Dhaka road accidents
Two people including a school student were killed in separate road accidents in Dhakas Mugda and Gendaria areas
Vietnam National Assembly head Vuong Dinh Hue resigns amid graft purge
Vuong Dinh Hue asked to step down because of violations and shortcomings, the party said in a statement on its website.
